Chinese Beef Curry

Step 1

Cut the beef into thin strips across the grain.1 lb beef

Step 2

Place in a non-metallic bowl and sprinkle with the baking soda. Stir gently to coat all of the beef. Then cover and let the beef marinate for 15 minutes.1½ tablespoons baking soda

Step 3

Wash off the baking soda and rinse the beef several times. (See note 8)

Step 4

Pat the beef dry with kitchen paper and set it to one side.

Step 5

Add all the sauce ingredients into a large measuring cup/jug and stir well. Ensure the broth is cold to stop the cornstarch from clumping.2 cups beef broth2 tablespoons cornstarch/cornflour2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine1½ tablespoons curry powder1 teaspoon soy sauce½ teaspoon sugar½ teaspoon turmericpinch Chinese 5-spicepinch white pepper

Step 6

Pour the oil into a heavy-based frying pan or wok and place over high heat.2 tablespoons oil

Step 7

Add the sliced onions to the oil and stir-fry them over high heat for 2 minutes.1 onion

Step 8

Add the sliced carrots and bell pepper, then stir fry them over high heat for 2 minutes.1 carrot1 red bell pepper

Step 9

Add the beef to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the salt and stir.½ teaspoon salt

Step 10

Add the garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds.2 cloves garlic

Step 11

Give the prepared sauce another stir, then pour it into the pan. The sauce will thicken quickly, so stir it to coat your stir fry.

Step 12

Serve immediately.